We hope you enjoyed Family Science Night last week, courtesy of your PTA and with lots of help from the Maryland Science Center. And congratulations to Kalea J., Hayden M., Summer A., and Angelo M. on each winning a pair of Science Center tickets!

PTA News​Today: Skate Night

Show us your moves this evening! Hot Skates of Woodlawn will open just for Westowne families and friends. This evening is a social event for our school community, not a fundraiser.

Today, Thursday, February 9th, 6:00 - 9:00$5 to skate , $2 to watch1716 Whitehead Road, WoodlawnPlease note: a parent or guardian MUST attend with all students.

Lion King - Help NeededWe need several people to help run the show.

The PTA's 5th Grade Committee will sell concessions at each of The Lion King Jr. performances. We'll have pizza before the Friday evening performances, as well as snacks and drinks at all shows. Please sign up online to help sell food.

Please sign up here to help with tasks such as collecting tickets and assisting the students between acts.

Thank you!

February PTAMeetingJoin us next Tuesday, February 14th at 7:00. Agenda topics include Drama Club support, Book Fair, and Literature Night, and we'll keep it brief so you can spend most of the evening with loved ones. The meeting is held in the library, so please enter the building through the courtyard at the rear of the school.

Winter Lego RoboticsRegistration forms for a winter session of Lego Robotics, which run for 6 weeks starting the end of February, will be sent home in student folders soon. We are offering LegoRobotics taught by parent volunteer, Lara Mellendick and assisted by parent, Joe Riggieri on Monday afternoons from 4:00-5:00.

Reserve one of the slots by sending in your registration and club fees in by the due date on the form. Club sizes are very limited. You will receive a confirmation by email before the start of the club.

CWGC GrantThe Catonsville Women's Giving Circle (CWGC) has presented Westowne PTA with a $1500 grant to bring Green Author Jennifer Keats Curtis back to Westowne next school year. Thanks to Westowne parent Susan Larsen for preparing the PTA's grant application, to Ms. Johnson for her assistance, and to the Catonsville Women's Giving Circle for their generous support!

School News

Drama Club Tickets Available NowOpening night is about a week away! Tickets for Westowne’s The Lion King, Jr. are available online.

Performances are

Friday 2/17 at 7:00 PM

Saturday 2/18 at 3:00 PM

Friday 2/24 at 7:00 PM

Saturday 2/25 at 3:00 PM

All performances are general admission and $5 per ticket. Seats are limited, so buy your tickets online today.

The Lion King, Jr. AssemblyStudents will be treated to a brief selection of scenes and songs from the full performance during the school day on Tuesday, February 14th.

CMSPTSA has open delegate positions for a two year term. Elections will be held in May. Please contact the nominations committee with questions or to express interest. ​Thank you for supporting your children and our local schools.

Community News

CMS Mulch SaleSupport the community and Catonsville Middle School PTSA during their 14th Annual Mulch Sale. Find details and ordering options on their website. For mulch delivery (minimum of 15 bags), please place your order by March 22nd. Smaller orders must be placed in advance and picked up on Saturday, April 1st, 9:00-2:00.